Kasethan Kadavulada (transl. Only money is god) is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language heist comedy film produced and directed by R. Kannan. It is a remake of the 1972 Tamil film of the same name. The film stars Shiva and Priya Anand, with Yogi Babu, Urvashi, Karunakaran, Sivaangi Krishnakumar, Pugazh, Thalaivasal Vijay and Manobala in supporting roles. Principal photography began on 16 July 2021 and wrapped by 23 August within 35 working days.
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Directed by | R. Kannan |
Based on | Kasethan Kadavulada by Chitralaya Gopu |
Produced by | R. Kannan |
Starring | Shiva Priya Anand |
Cinematography | Prasana Kumar[1] |
Music by | N. Kannan |
Production companies | Masala Pix MKRP Productions |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
On 7 July 2021, R. Kannan announced he would be remaking the 1972 Tamil film Kasethan Kadavulada, directing and producing the remake under his banner Masala Pix, with MKRP Productions co-producing. As part of the announcement, Shiva would play the lead role originally done by R. Muthuraman, with Yogi Babu and Urvashi reprising the roles by originally portrayed Thengai Srinivasan and Manorama.[3] Principal photography began on 16 July, along with the announcement that Priya Anand and Karunakaran would be reprising the roles originally played by Lakshmi and Srikanth. Sivaangi Krishnakumar was also announced in an undisclosed role.[2] Pugazh later joined the cast in the role of a hacker, a character not present in the original film,[4] and Thalaivasal Vijay said he would be reprising Venniradai Moorthy's role.[5] By 11 August, filming was 80% complete.[1] Most of the film was shot on a bungalow set erected by art director Rajkumar at East Coast Road.[6] Filming wrapped by 23 August within 35 working days.[7]
The soundtrack is composed by N. Kannan. It features a remix of "Jambulingame Jadaadaraa" from the original film.[6]
The post-theatrical television satellite rights of the film were sold to Sun TV and the digital rights were sold to Sun NXT and Netflix respectively.[8]